Birk was in a meeting with several elders when he suddenly detected a faint trace of mental energy sweeping across their sect before disappearing. He was able to sense it even though the fluctuation was quite weak and hard to detect."Is that so? I didn't feel anything?" A middle-aged man frowned, appearing somewhat puzzled.An elder who was an alchemy master chimed in with a solemn expression, "I felt it too. The person retracted their mental energy in just a moment, but there's no doubt that someone was observing our sect using their mental energy."The great elder clenched his fist in anger and exclaimed, "This is outrageous! Who would dare to do such a thing? Don't they realize that we're a secluded sect? How could they just sense our location on a whim with their mental energy? It's a blatant act of disrespect!" The great elder continued with a request, "Please allow me to teach this intruder a lesson. They shall be made to understand that mental energy should never be used for
The two elders looked at Severin's appearance, which belied his considerable level of attainment. After all, he was the one controlling the flying sword. By their estimation, Severin had reached the attainment level of a warrior emperor.Before Sofia could say anything, Sheila was one step ahead of her in introducing Severin. "He is Severin Feuillet, husband to Miss Sofia. You could consider him your nephew-in-law. I'm Sheila, his second wife. This is his first wife, Diane, and this is his apprentice, Elsa...""Nephew-in-law? Miss Sofia's husband?" The two elders were so taken aback that they began to question their hearing.Several seconds passed before Wyatt finally reacted. He turned to Sheila and said, "Are you playing a prank on us? Our eldest lady has never mentioned a boyfriend before, and now you're saying that she has a husband?"Jeanluc chimed in and said, "This isn't a joking matter, young lady. You might be in for some serious trouble if her father were to learn of this
"Sofia! You're back!" Birk expressed his joy upon seeing Sofia's return. He stood up right away and approached her."Is this Severin, your boyfriend?" Birk noticed Severin's presence at once and was struck by the young man's handsomeness. Having been told about Severin's impressive talent in alchemy by Sofia, he began to understand why she was so captivated by him.Severin smiled and addressed the Birk, saying, "I'm Severin. It is my pleasure to meet you, father-in-law."A faint smirk appeared at the corners of Birk's mouth after Severin addressed him as 'father-in-law' with no hesitation whatsoever.The other elders exchanged slightly bemused glances. From the looks of it, Sofia's relationship with Severin was more complex than that of a simple couple.Sheila chimed in with a smile, "Uncle, Sofia is now Severin's third wife."Birk laughed and said, "Oh? Sofia told me earlier that he needed to provide a betrothal gift. I'm appalled that she is already his third wife even though I
It was already getting difficult for Birk to contain his excitement as he opened another bottle and peered inside. His hands trembled slightly, and the porcelain bottle nearly slipped from his grasp. "This... This...""What is it?" One of the grand elders could not hold back any longer and rushed over. He took the bottle from Birk and inspected its contents. As he beheld what lay within, he gasped in shock and exclaimed, "These… These are third-rank high-level pills! This means that the young man here is a third-rank high-rank alchemist!""What?!" The other grand elder hurried over with an astonished expression. "You're right. There's no doubt that these are third-grade high-rank pills, and there's a hundred of them!""His talent is simply extraordinary!""Agreed! Where did you find such a prodigy, Miss Sofia? His alchemical skills are beyond comparison!""These pills could even allow our sect to cultivate several saints!"The elders engaged in a lively discussion after being tho
Sofia frowned and retorted, "Do they intend to turn against us simply because two of their guys have reached level two saint? Aren't they afraid of our strength if we throw everything on the line to defend our sect? Our disciples are almost on par with theirs in terms of attainment."Birk then explained, "They haven't declared war against us yet, but the son of the Unbeaten Wind Sect's leader is interested in you. He pleaded with his father to arrange marriage."Sofia was flabbergasted. "Didn't you tell him that Severin and I are already together?"Birk responded, "I did inform them, but their attainment is so high that they hardly take us seriously. They even threatened to attack our sect if you didn't return within a week to accept their marriage proposal.""They're crossing the line." Severin's face soured, his anger simmering to a boil."This is utter ludicrousness. Forcing a marriage? These people are unreasonable," Sheila added indignantly.Diane reassured Sofia, "Don't wor
Severin chuckled awkwardly and replied, "Oh, you jest. I'd be uncomfortable if you, my father-in-law, addressed me as senior."Birk joined in the laughter and said, "You're quite the joker! Just like I am. Haha!"Glancing at the elders and Grand elders, Birk continued, "I guess it's no longer necessary to continue with today's meeting then. I will hand each of you a third-grade high-rank pill, and we'll gather tonight for a toast to my son-in-law—our guest of honor! When tomorrow comes, we'll focus on our training and do our best to secure a breakthrough in our attainment."He then said to Severin, "I won't have a lot of free time tomorrow, but Sofia will be with you and she can show you around the sect too. When I'm available, we can grab a drink or two. Do enjoy your stay here!"Severin nodded with a smile. "Of course. I'll make the most of my time here. You and the rest of the sect can focus on advancing your attainment. Don't worry about me."Sofia playfully interjected with a
Birk, well aware of Meldrick's sentiments, observed the latter's displeased countenance and knew that Meldrick was deeply unsettled. However, he paid little mind to Meldrick's frustration because his talents were still rather ordinary. Furthermore, Severin's alchemical prowess was remarkable, even surpassing that of the two grand elders, while Meldrick had no aptitude for alchemy whatsoever.Meldrick sat down beside Birk. He had been promoted to protector a few days ago, and it was supposed to be a cause for joy. However, his mood has plummeted since then.After a moment of contemplation, he began, "I'd like to express some of my concerns about Sofia marrying an unaffiliated practitioner. Wouldn't it be more appropriate for her to marry a sect leader's son or a gifted member of our sect? Aren't you worried that her reputation might be in jeopardy after you allowed him to marry someone like that?"Birk's silence prompted Meldrick to continue, "Worse still, that man already has two wi
Back in his courtyard, Meldrick began drinking heavily to drown his sorrows in solitude. When nightfall came, Draven eventually joined Meldrick and asked, "How did it go? It was Severin, wasn't it?"Meldrick sneered bitterly and said, "Duh. Who else could it be?"As he took another swig of wine, he said in despair, "He's a third-grade alchemist, and his attainment level is much higher than mine. How am I supposed to compete with him? It's already set in stone. Her father seems to be very pleased with Severin. I never expected him to have such remarkable talent in alchemy. He ascended to third-grade alchemist so swiftly, and I have no idea if he's a third-grade low-rank or a third-grade medium-rank alchemist. All I know is that he's like the most precious treasure in the eyes of our sect leader. After all, he can give our sect leader lots of third-grade pills."Draven continued with a wry smile, "I think it's best that you accept things as they are. You're very talented, and there ar
At that instant, Infernatur and Damnatur felt a sudden chill, as if an impending doom loomed on the horizon.Severin then said softly to them, "I'm gonna need you as a helping hand!"Infernatur and Damnatur recoiled as a horrifying realization dawned upon them."Have you taken that leap?" Infernatur's voice trembled with uncertainty.Severin remained silent and simply waved his hand gently. The 129,600 cosmic laws surged with boundless power, reducing the huge figures of Infernatur and Damnatur to dust.Within moments, two essences of pure primordial power flowed into Severin's inner world, while the desolate chaos sea crumbled and was consumed by his voracious appetite.Severin's form eventually began to fade until it became a flicker of light that vanished completely. His consciousness had been devoured entirely.Everything before him was empty and devoid of substance.An indefinite amount of time passed before Severin's voice echoed through the emptiness, "Chaos springs from
With a deft stroke of the bronze halberd, the path hovering above Severin shattered."This is a peculiar weapon," Severin recoiled in alarm, raising the Oculus Blade to defend himself "It has the ability to dismantle the great path!"Simultaneously, he utilized his space-time path to shield against potential assaults, especially any sneak attacks.Explosions reverberated, unleashing torrents of elemental energy and spatial turbulence throughout the chaotic sea. Time passed indeterminately amidst the chaos.For centuries, the trio engaged in combat, their auras undiminished by time's passage.Meanwhile, the four Dominus Nosters in the Celestial Realm waged war against the extraterrestrial intruders, reclaiming territories with unparalleled ferocity.Under the leadership of figures like Callide, the extraterrestrials were simply no match for them.The Southern, Western, and Devil Regions were reclaimed quickly, yet everyone from the Celestial Realm remained vigilant, for war conti
Outside the Heaven Palace, the few who had been appointed Dominus Noster along with a cohort of quasi-royal celestials were faced with the grim reality at hand.Clad in resplendent hues, Callide—who was their leader and carried the title Dominus Noster Arcanum—donned celestial attire woven from stars and the galaxy. With a regal bearing, she commanded from atop a cloud, "Follow me, my brethren! We shall vanquish the extraterrestrials in the Devil Realm!""At your command, Dominus Noster Arcanum!""Yes, Dominus Noster Arcanum!"With their resounding battle cries, streams of light surged across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands, converging upon the territories occupied by the extraterrestrials—they were the Devil Region, Southern Region, and the Western Region.Amidst the vibrant rainbow, a towering figure emerged, blotting out the sky and earth. Everyone recognized that figure as Severin, and knew that the battle against the quasi-celestial regents would soon begin.Adrian, who was alrea
Armin then spoke with a calm authority, "You cannot remain in this time and space, for you are from the future. It is time you return."As he uttered these words, Severin sensed an invisible force pushing against him and urging him to depart.Standing upon the river of time, he overlooked the tumult of the quasi-celestial regent conflict looming below. He mumbled Armin's counsel, "By receiving nourishment, shattering constraints, tearing open chaos, and reaching the other side…" As Severin pondered over those revelations for an indefinite amount of time, clarity dawned upon him like the sudden rising sun. "So that's the way!"By the time he snapped to his senses, he discovered that his primal spirit had traversed countless epochs in the river of time. "Did I spend that long in the river of time?" he asked himself. Fortunately, the duration he spent in the river of time was but a fleeting moment in the real world.Severin's resolve solidified. Though his brief discourse with Armin,
Severin could sense the mental connection between himself and the weapon, almost as if it was an extension of himself. Severin then raised his gaze to the celestial expanse beyond."I'm almost on Armin's level now that I've made a breakthrough to the rank of quasi-celestial sovereign. However, facing the extraterrestrials' quasi-celestial regents isn't going to be easy meat for me," he mused aloud.Armin was once the sovereign architect of the Imperial Court and the ruler of the Celestial Realm, yet even he found himself at the mercy of the attack of Heaven's Will. Even a mighty quasi-celestial sovereign was reduced to naught but dust.Severin felt the weight of the responsibility settle upon him. Confronting the two quasi-celestial regents would require him to transcend to the realm of celestial sovereign—a realm of which he had scant knowledge of.He understood the concept of the celestial sovereign only in the context of attaining liberation through enlightenment via the 3,000 p
In the vast expanse of the chaotic sea, occasional gusts of strong wind whipped up the formidable chaotic energy. A single whirlpool could claim the life of even a true immortal.Amidst that tumult, two colossal figures lay prone within the abyss. They emanated an aura of unparalleled power, commanding even the paths to heed their authority. The turbid breath exhaled in their slumber had the capacity to tear the fabric of the chaotic void, unveiling dreamlike cosmic chiliocosms.They were the progenitors of the extraterrestrial race, the alpha and omega of the enigmatic beings. Their names were Infernatur and Damnatur. To the uninitiated, and sometimes even to their own kind, it was widely believed that Infernatur and Damnatur were distinct entities. However, they were but facets of the same being.Infernatur could be deemed the primordial offspring of chaos itself, having borne witness to the most primitive and barbaric epochs of the Bleu Celestial Realm. Being born of chaos, he po
Heaven Palace could now boast four royal celestials, along with nearly 20 quasi-royal celestials and 5,000 true immortals. Those esteemed individuals once served the Longevity Alliance, Clear Wind Sect, Tri Celestial Island, and Ingeni Paradise. While their numbers paled in comparison to the 120,000 true immortals during the ancient Imperial Court's heyday, Severin was confident that he could revive that with time. After all, the new Imperial Court had only just been re-established, and there was still more work to do.Severin then addressed the assembly, "As you continue raising your attainment, you shall have to anticipate the looming threat of conflict with the extraterrestrials. Now that you have are bestowed with titles as the custodians of heaven and earth, it is our solemn duty to reciprocate the blessings bestowed upon us.""Yes, we shall!" echoed the resolute affirmation from the gathered immortals.Having concluded his address, Severin went to speak briefly with Diane and
In the Heaven Palace, Callide sensed that the aura emanating from Severin was simultaneously as vast the sky and ocean but as indiscernible as that of a mortal. Tremors of terror gripped her, as she knew that he had far surpassed the realm of a cultivator who had attained the perfect-stage royal celestial. It was no exaggeration to say that Severin could obliterate a royal celestial with a mere thought.Balke, Libra, and Creatia shared Callide's apprehension. To them, Severin embodied the very essence of the path—intangible, silent, abstruse, incomprehensible, and undetectable.As the imperial robe adorned Severin, Balke and the others bowed in reverence. "Long live the Celestial Sovereign!" they chanted in unison.A subtle wave of fortune floated toward the heavenly heart imprint as Severin acknowledged their worship with a satisfied smile. He raised his hand and lifted them effortlessly with an unseen force.With a thunderous voice that resonated in their ears, Severin proclaimed
The true immortals, quasi-royal celestials, and even the eminent royal celestials held their breath. Everyone observed in silence as Severin wielded the heavenly heart imprint.With each strand of luck infused into the heavenly heart imprint, Severin sensed his dominion over the Bleu Celestial Realm becoming stronger. He had the feeling that he could reshape the world with only a single thought.Once the destinies of tens of thousands of races were bound with the heavenly heart imprint, the golden tourmaline quivered violently and radiated an aura that could be felt across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands. Acknowledging the momentous occasion, Severin tapped his forehead and directed a fragment of his soul to command the heavenly heart imprint. The 3,000 great paths within him erupted from his being and materialized."Today shall be the day that I, Severin, rebuild the Imperial Court in the Nine Heavens! As wielder of the great path, the world shall be inscribed in me, and I shall embody